Youth Development Internship, Edward L Gaylord "Downtown" YMCA

Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• The Intern will acquire knowledge of the YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City and how its early childhood and youth development programs and operations create a developmentally rich environment that result in positive youth outcomes.
• The Intern will assist with supervising a safe and well-organized childcare program by planning and participating in group activities with early childhood up to school age children at a designated childcare site. 
• Their duties include administering creative and educational activities, preparing, and serving snacks to children and maintaining a clean environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must stay current in CPRPR/AED/O2 and First Aid certifications, renewed annually. YMCA provided if needed. 
• Must complete Redwoods Trainings within 30 days of hire and renewed annually. 
• Develop positive, meaningful and sustainable relationships with program participants, members, donors, and volunteers.
• Develop positive relationships with school principal and staff.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children under program supervision. 
• Take daily attendance and see that each child is signed in and out by a responsible party each day.
• Effectively plans and leads programs, services, and activities for program participants.
• Prepare and distribute USDA and HEPA approved snacks and/or meals to participants.
• Perform daily count of meals and snacks served.
• Report all injuries and incidences to the site coordinator.
• Display YMCA character values (Honesty, caring, respect, and responsibilities always.)

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Coursework in Child Development, Psychology, Social Work, Human Services or related field. 
• Must be 18 years of age, have high school diploma or GED. 
• Job consists of working with early childhood up to school age children and requires participation in activities with all age groups. 
• Must attend all scheduled YMCA trainings, maintain a BLS/CPR certification and uphold the YMCA employee appearance guidelines.